Drug Class/Indications Flashcards
What are the class/indications for dopamine?
Sympathomimetic
Hypotension in the absence of hypovolemia
1st line cardiogenic shock
3rd line bradycardia
What are the class/indications for ipratropium?
Bronchodilator / Muscarinic receptor blocker
Asthma
COPD
What are the class/indications for butorphanol?
Opiate agonist/antagonist
KAPPA agonist
MU antagonist
Moderate to severe pain
What are the class/indications for epinephrine?
Sympathomimetic
Alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2 stimulation in a dose related manner.
1st line V-Fib/Pulseless VTach
1st line PEA
1st line Asystole
What are the class/indications for diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Drug of choice of EPS
What are the class/indications for ketorolac?
NSAID
Moderate to severe pain
What are the class/indications for propofol?
Hypnotic
Used to induction and maintenance of anesthesia
Surgical procedures
Ventilator sedation
What are the class/indications for promethazine?
Antihistamine / Antiemetic
Nausea
Vomiting
Motion sickness
What are the class/indications for dexamethasone?
Glucocorticosteroid
Asthma
Allergic reactions
Cerebral edema
Spinal cord injury
(Anti-inflammatory)
What are the class/indications for furosemide?
Loop-diuretic
Pulmonary edema
CHF
What are the class/indications for diltiazem?
Antidysrhythmic / Calcium channel blocker
1st line A-Fib/A-Flutter with RVR > 150 bpm
Optional 2nd line SVT
What are the class/indications for amiodarone?
Antidysrhythic / Potassium channel blocker
Optional Stable V-Tach
Optional 2nd line V-Fib
Optional 2nd line SVT
What are the class/indications for dextrose 50%?
Carbohydrate
Coma of unknown origin
Known hypoglycemia
What are the class/indications for vecuronium?
Paralytic
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockage agent
Facilitate intubation
What are the class/indications for magnesium sulfate?
Electrolyte / CNS depression
1st line eclamptic seizures
1st line torsades de pointes
Optional line V-Fib
What are the class/indications for methylprednisolone?
Glucocorticosteroid / Anti-inflammatory
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Spinal cord injury
What are the class/indications for labetalol?
Alpha/Beta adrenergic blocker
Will lower BP without reflex tachycardia
Hypertensive crisis (over 220/110)
What are the class/indications for adenosine?
Antidysrhythmic (Misc. class)
Slows AV Conduction
Interrupts re-entry pathways
1st line SVT
What are the class/indications for glucagon?
Hormone
Insulin antagonist used to raise BGL
Hypoglycemia
Beta blocker overdose
What are the class/indications for aspirin?
Antiplatelet
Ischemic chest pain
What are the class/indications for epinephrine 1:1000?
Sympathomimetic
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
What are the class/indications for succinylcholine?
Paralytic
Depolarizing neuromuscular blockade agent
Terminate laryngospasm
Facilitate intubation
What are the class/indications for fentanyl?
Opiate Analgesic
Pain control
What are the class/indications for nitroglycerin?
Vasodilator
Ischemic chest pain
CHF
What are the class/indications for thiamine?
B complex vitamin
Coma of unknown origin prior to Dextrose
What are the class/indications for morphine?
Opiate analgesic
Ischemic chest pain
Pulmonary edema
Pain control
What are the class/indications for verapamil?
Antidysrhythmic /
Calcium channel blocker
SVT
What are the class/indications for sodium bicarbonate?
Buffer
Pre-existing acidosis
Hyperkalemia
TCA overdose
ASA overdose
What are the class/indications for naloxone?
Opiate antagonist
Coma of unknown origin
Opiate overdose
What are the class/indications for terbutaline?
Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist
Asthma
Can be used as a tocolytic
What are the class/indications for calcium gluconate?
Electrolyte
Hyperkalemia
Hydrofluoric acid exposure
Cardiac arrest in a dialysis patient
What are the class/indications for levalbuterol?
Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist
Asthma
COPD
What are the class/indications for hydromorphone?
Opiate analgesic
Moderate to severe pain
What are the class/indications for etomidate?
Sedative / Hypnotic
Pre-medication for intubation
What are the class/indications for albuterol?
Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist
1st line Asthma
1st line COPD
Potassium overdose
What are the class/indications for lidocaine?
Antidysrhythmic /
Sodium channel blocker
Increases fibrillation threshold
Decreases ventricular irritability
1st line V-Ectopy
2nd line V-Fib/Pulseless V-Tach
Optional line V-Tach w/ pulse
What are the class/indications for oxytocin?
Hormone
Post-partum hemorrhage
What are the class/indications for mannitol?
Osmotic diuretic
Cerebral edema
What are the class/indications for activated charcoal?
Adsorbent
Oral drug or toxin overdose
What are the class/indications for atropine?
Parasympatholytic
Enhances AV conduction
Enhances sinus automaticity
1st line Bradycardia
1st line Heart blocks
Organophosphate poisoning
What are the class/indications for procainamide?
Antidysrhythmic / Sodium channel blocker
Slows conduction in the ventricular muscle mass
1st line stable V-Tach
What are the class/indications for aminophylline?
Xanthine Bronchodilator
Asthma
What are the class/indications for midazolam?
Benzodiazepine
Sedation
Seizures
Pre-medication for cardioversion and intubation
What are the class/indications for diazepam?
Benzodiazepine
Sedation
Seiures
Pre-medication for cardioversion and intibation
What are the class/indications for digitalis?
Cardiac Glycoside
Negative chronotropic, positive inotropic agent
For: CHF
Cardiogenic shock
A-fib and A-flutter w/RVR
What are the class/indications for ondansetron?
Anti-emetic
for: vomiting
What are the class/indications for phenytoin?
Anti convulsant
Sodium channel blocker
Stabilizes neuron excitability
For: full body seizures
What are the class/indications for lorazepam?
Benzodiazepine
For: Seizures and status epilepticus
